JNPA to Build Rs10B Green HQ at Mumbai Port by 2027

26 Mar 2025 CW Team

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) will construct a Rs10 billion (Rs1,000 crore) corporate office at Malet Bunder in the Mumbai Port Area, with completion expected by April 2027. The 20+ storey building will also accommodate several port-allied organisations.

New Corporate Hub for JNPA Currently operating from a rented office at Nariman Point, JNPA has received in-principle approval from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) for the development. The building will be constructed on 3.16 acres of leased land from Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) for Rs4 billion (Rs400 crore), with a total project cost nearing Rs10 billion.

Located next to Ferry Wharf and the Domestic Cruise Terminal, the office will serve as the headquarters for JNPA and Vadhvan Port Project Ltd. It will also provide office space for organisations like the Director General of Shipping, Indian Ports Global Limited (IPGL), and Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL). JNPA has also offered space to the Maharashtra government and private operators under public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements.

Sustainability & Modern Facilities Designed as a highest-rated Green Building, the headquarters will include:

Digital observatory on the top floor

Auditorium-cum-hall for 2,000 people

9 lakh sq. ft. of floor space with an FSI of 4.0

Engineers India Limited (EIL) has been appointed for design, engineering, and project management.

Chairperson’s Statement Unmesh Sharad Wagh, Chairperson, JNPA, stated, “We continue to advance our infrastructure to support growing trade demands. JNPA's vision for excellence extends beyond port operations to creating world-class infrastructure. The development of our Corporate Office at Malet Bunder in the Mumbai Port Area reflects our commitment to efficiency and seamless coordination.

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